A church altar stands coated in a thick layer of dust and plants climb up crumbling columns, these incredible images capture the beauty of Italy’s abandoned buildings.British photographer Gaz Mather managed to sneak into some of the country’s most spectacular derelict buildings to snap pictures of their decay.The result is an eerily beautiful set of photos featuring ornate staircases, overgrown arches and even abandoned hospital beds.

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